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Staff at the Public Counters will answer your questions about: Agricultural Preserves Applicability, procedure, allowable uses. Comprehensive Planning Site specific designations, meaning of designations, policies. Discretionary Permits Status of applications in process, copies of materials (staff reports) related to pending case, procedures for filing new applications, assistance with filing, procedure for filing appeals. Growth Management Ordinances Exemptions, points, allocations, effective dates, hardships. Historical Permit Information Information in microfiche (or original) address or permit files on issued permits. Issuance of Land Use of Coastal Development Permits Plan review, exemptions, re-stamping for minor revisions. Maps Assistance with map selection, reading, interpretation. Mission Canyon Specific plan procedures. Regional Boards of Architectural Review Applicability, procedures, Hillside/Ridgeline Ordinance. Zoning Site specific zoning, meaning of zone districts, site specific land uses (e.g., required setbacks and allowable uses), general land uses (eg., which land uses allow bed and breakfasts?) And many others, including: Assessor's Parcel System (APS), Assessor Parcel Numbers, copies of pages, landscape bonding procedures, sign ordinance, address assignment, zoning or permit compliance status, fees, etc. The Counter Staff will also help you determine if you should request a "Pre-application Review" and will help you make an appointment for a "Planner Consultation" if one is needed. Review the "Contact Us" page for more information on Public Counter hours and locations.

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